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| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by ifyalways(f): 10:25am On May 19, 2016 |
f4flakes:You can cancel your appointment with Teleperfotmance through their website ie TLS without necessarily applying for a refund then pay your kids visa fees and reschedule an appointment for everyone. |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Nobody: 11:17am On May 19, 2016 |
ifyalways:Have you applied via the new uk visa application portal lately? It's impossible to cancel or reschedule appointments with the new application system, once you have submitted online. Everything is now linked together. Your advice for her would have worked if she had applied via the old application system, where she could have the opportunity to cancel and reschedule appointments, even after her application has been submitted . Kindly visit the uk visa website for details. |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by ifyalways(f): 12:59pm On May 19, 2016 |
imperialebony:My bad. Thanks for the heads up. |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by khar: 1:23pm On May 19, 2016 |
khar: This is quite urgent. Guys please help |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by akeenade: 2:19pm On May 19, 2016 |
They tell you 5 working days. but it usually takes about 15 working days to get your passport back. At least that's my experience (2 different instances) cydophobia: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by akeenade: 2:26pm On May 19, 2016 |
Please clarify? You mean with a Uk multiple visa I don't require a turkish visa? How is that practicable? I got a multiple entry visa (class C) today and wouldn't mind to make the most of it. imperialebony: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by ajirapsy(m): 2:51pm On May 19, 2016 |
Is it fine to include expired bio data page (due to expire in June and we are in applying in July) of UK sponsor passport with ILR in the supporting documents for spouse visa application? Does this bio data page copy have to be certified by a solicitor? Would a photocopy of her expired passport bio data page not jeopardise my spouse visa application? Thank you for taking time out to help. |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by aodis: 3:53pm On May 19, 2016 |
Hello guys pls I applied last week without using priority and I was sent 2 mails , that a decision has been reached. First mail is From: Your Visa Application at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos Dear full name A decision has been made on your UK visa application. Your application will be despatched within 48 hrs. If anyone contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, please disregard as they cannot. You should not expect to receive any further notification from this office. Yours sincerely, Lagos Visa Section. 2nd mail same day, From TLSCONTACT :Application Assessed by UK Visas & Immigration Reference: ******* Dear full name, UK Visas & Immigration has now assessed your UK visa application and made a decision. Your documents and the decision will be sent back to either the UK Visa Application Centre where you applied, where we will contact you by email over the next few days to collect them, or if you are using the courier return service, will be sent directly back to the address you provided. Please note that TLScontact does not know the outcome of the assessment and has played no role in the decision-making process. Kind regards, TLScontact UK VIsas & Immigration. 3rd mail today, From TLSCONTACT : Application Ready for Collection / Courier Return Reference: ********** Dear full name , Your passport and any returned supporting documentation have now arrived back at the TLScontact UK Visa Application Centre. Collection in Person To retrieve your documents, you will need to provide the following: If collecting yourself: Your Application Checklist Original Photographic ID Copy of Your Photographic ID If collecting using a representative (NOT APPLICABLE FOR APPLICATIONS LODGED IN NIGERIA, REFER TO OUR WEBSITE): Your Application Checklist Your Original Photographic ID Copy of Your Photographic ID Representative’s Original Photographic ID Copy of Representative’s Photographic ID Signed Letter of Authorisation from You (clearly stating the Representative’s details) You can check collection times and the centre address on the Visa Centre Information page of the country website where you applied. Important: You are advised to make prompt arrangements to collect your documents from the Visa Application Centre as TLScontact is only able to hold them for 30 days. After this time they will be returned to UK Visas and Immigration, who will pass them on to the issuing authority. Initially I filled I wanted to travel on the 29th of may. Did I get it? You experienced pple of God in the house? |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by johnsmith866: 3:58pm On May 19, 2016 |
Hello guys, I was denied a visitor’s visa to the UK this week. I stated that I was being sponsored by my company for a 10-day holiday. The bank statement provided by the company had a negative balance of about 50 million naira but I was told it wasn’t going to be a problem and that it appeared that way because of a bank guarantee or something of sorts. I had about 500,000 naira in my personal account. I have included an abridged version of the refusal letter. Please I need advice and possible suggestions on the next best steps to take. Thanks Your application for a visit visa to the United Kingdom has been refused How your application was considered? In deciding whether you meet the requirements of Appendix V: Immigration Rules for visitors (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-rules), I have considered: • Your application, and any additional relevant information you have provided with it • Your immigration history The decision I have refused your application for a visit visa because I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraph(s) 4.2, of Appendix V: Immigration Rules for Visitors because: You state you will visit the UK for 10 days for tourism. You state you will travel alone and you have no friends or family in the UK. You state your employer will pay for your visit, however the bank statement provided in the name of *** has a closing balance of -50 million NGN overdrawn and is considerably overdrawn for the entire five month’s bank statement provided. Given this, I am not satisfied that your circumstances are as claimed. I am therefore not satisfied that you are a genuine visitor and will leave the UK at the end of your visit. Your application for a visit visa has been refused under paragraph V4.2(a) and (c). As outlined above I am not satisfied that you have sufficient funds available to cover your costs whilst in the UK without working or accessing public funds. Your application has therefore been refused under paragraph V4.2(e). Future Applications Any future UK visa applications you make will be considered on their individual merits, however you are likely to be refused unless: • Your personal circumstances change significantly between now and your next application • You provide compelling new evidence with your next application In relation to this decision, there is no right of appeal or right to administrative review. |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by akeenade: 4:30pm On May 19, 2016 |
Well it was a problem. And from the refusal letter, the only problem. Whoever told you a negative bank balance wasn't going to affect you was clearly wrong. There are two possible solutions from where I see it. You can reapply as sponsoring yourself if you have the right documentation and sufficient funds or reapply with the company sponsoring you again and provide a positive bank statement. I stand to be corrected though, but from your letter the only problem is the negative company bank balance. johnsmith866: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Nobody: 5:01pm On May 19, 2016 |
akeenade:@ akeenade, yes bro. If you hold schenghen Multiple visa, USA Multiple entry Visa, UK Multiple Visa, you're automatically eligible for what is called Visa On Arrival in Turkey. However you would need to meet certain conditions which isn't hard . You don't need to queue in abuja for a Turkish visa. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, they will issue you a visa on arrival. The Class 'C' entry visa on your passport is a plus... please visit their web page http://abuja.emb.mfa.gov.tr for details |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Peony200: 5:14pm On May 19, 2016 |
Hi house I've been following your trend I submitted my application including me and my son and hubby for a 6 months tourist visit on Monday 16th may 2016, the surprising part of it is that we've already got an email that say decision has been made on our visa application on Thursday 19th may 2016. Please I hope this is not too fast and I hope it does not mean refusal. Please the Gurus in the house and anybody who has encounter something similar should tell me their outcome. Documents submitted. Husband CAC documents State tax clearance Federal tax clearance Marriage certificate Son birth certificate Statement of Account of up to 4.4 million naira with a turn over of over 30m Land certificate New house approved plan Recent purchased land certificate with approved survey Letter from child school Letter from hubby company Letter from my store, because I'm self employed Hotel reservation Flight reservation Photograph of family Letter from hubby's bank Few receipt and invoice for hubby transactions |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by johnsmith866: 5:21pm On May 19, 2016 |
akeenade:Thanks for your response. I plan to reapply in about 3 to 4 months after i may have built up my personal account further. Will it be a red flag if i say i have family or a friend in the UK with the new application after I had filled in no for both of them in my previous application. Thanks |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Nobody: 5:23pm On May 19, 2016 |
akeenade: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Nobody: 5:24pm On May 19, 2016 |
akeenade:Yes, five days minimum. It could even take 1 month, depending on the applicant's case and the events/happenings during the time the application is being assessed by the ECO, such as public holidays, strike actions, etc. However, my visa processing had never exceeded 5 working days, from experience. I've been travelling since 2004. 1 Like |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by tunderule2016: 6:15pm On May 19, 2016 |
@akeenade is 100% right.... The negative bank balance is a NO NO.... Anyone who told you that needs flogging... because the company that is sponsoring you has a negative 50 million , how can they sponsor you then. Next time , you sponsor yourself... just get the necessary documents from company and make sure you let them know u have been refused once and you can class it under Lack of sufficient document. When an ECO sees one strong reason to refuse they mostly tend not to look at the other documents , so you do not necessary know if there are other reasons you could be refused; so when applying again make sure all your documents are on point and this time, sponsor yourself. Good luck bruv johnsmith866: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by tunderule2016: 6:17pm On May 19, 2016 |
Not too fast .... dont be scared, i have seen one day decision made before... The fast response does not mean visa refusal. stay positive and good news will be yours and family ... good luck. Peony200: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by tunderule2016: 6:21pm On May 19, 2016 |
You are very lucky ..... But on the average it is 15 working days or more for nigerians. You are traveling history and more also, your submission have been on point. Every applicants have his or her history so basically the situation differs.. but officially they want it done within 15 working days. Note: Nigeria is on the watch now because of high volume of fake documents so that also makes the application stay longer than expected.. imperialebony: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by tunderule2016: 6:23pm On May 19, 2016 |
Go and collect your visa... stop worrying... Be positive .. and good luck!!! aodis: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by aodis: 6:37pm On May 19, 2016 |
Na so, for ur experience those mail they sent, will I break even? |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by tunderule2016: 6:52pm On May 19, 2016 |
If you want to know from experience then my answer is (Your passport will be the only one to give the result not me or anyone) So stay positive and go receive your visa.... as for the emails , they are generic when your passport is ready for collection or when decision is made . TLS will send you one and the Home office will also send one .. it is just same same... From TLSCONTACT :Application Assessed by UK Visas & Immigration From: Your Visa Application at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos aodis: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by johnsmith866: 6:58pm On May 19, 2016 |
tunderule2016:Thanks for your response. I plan to reapply in about 3 to 4 months after i may have built up my personal account further. Will it be a red flag if i say i have family or a friend in the UK with the new application after I had filled in no for both of them in my previous application. Thanks |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by tunderule2016: 7:08pm On May 19, 2016 |
Keep your story same.... same, it is always wise to keep records of all application. this time show strong ties to naija, companies letters, properties, shares, assets anything that will strong show ties to naija. Good luck bruv and use those months to plan proper... it is wise to start preparing 2 months before visa application so you will know you are 100% done your part then leave the rest to baba God... johnsmith866: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by johnsmith866: 7:13pm On May 19, 2016 |
@tunderule2016 Thanks bruv, you've been very helpful. God bless 1 Like |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by NaGodwin: 7:30pm On May 19, 2016 |
You can download it online, the cost is $40, it's easier and faster. Simply google Turkey E-visa. imperialebony: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Peony200: 7:43pm On May 19, 2016 |
Hi house I've been following your trend I submitted my application including me and my son and hubby for a 6 months tourist visit on Monday 16th may 2016, the surprising part of it is that we've already got an email that say decision has been made on our visa application on Thursday 19th may 2016. Please I hope this is not too fast and I hope it does not mean refusal. Please the Gurus in the house and anybody who has encounter something similar should tell me their outcome. Documents submitted. Husband CAC documents State tax clearance Federal tax clearance Marriage certificate Son birth certificate Statement of Account of up to 4.4 million naira with a turn over of over 30m Land certificate New house approved plan Recent purchased land certificate with approved survey Letter from child school Letter from hubby company Letter from my store, because I'm self employed Hotel reservation Flight reservation Photograph of family Letter from hubby's bank Few receipt and invoice for hubby transactions Please house if anybody has got a fast response as mine I need response on what to expect because I'm to nervous |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by tunderule2016: 8:07pm On May 19, 2016 |
I did respond to this earlier... Honestly this does not mean refusal... i have seen an application that got a decision made in one day. You just have to be positive... your case might be straight forward and the ECO sees there is no point in wasting time on your application.... if i were you i will be more positive than negative. One thing u should know.. this ECO has got TARGET too that are given to them by there bosses.. When passport is ready go pick your visa up and post your time line on the timeline thread section ..... Stay blessed and know the documents are on point except for one thing that is missing ( FIle name- SMILE).. lol Peony200: |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by klas(m): 8:51pm On May 19, 2016 |
Pls house. Under this NEW UK visa portal, how can one apply for visiting visa-tourism as a family. I have at least an under-7 years old child that is part of the family and understandably does not have email account yet. It appears one cannot use one visa account (with my email address) for two applications, how will I then link the applications of the 5 of us as a family? Thanks |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by emeldamicheals: 10:26pm On May 19, 2016 |
Hello everyone, Abeg, make una no vex If i want to travel with my baby that has a US passport to the UK. How do i go about it? Does she need Visa or not? Which is better to travel with? US passport or naija passport. Thanks... |
| Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Nobody: 10:32pm On May 19, 2016 |
Peony200:Stop bothering yourself about trifles. A decision has been made so, no amount of nervousness can reverse it. In April, UKVA posted it on their website the percentage of visa applications treated in April and number of days taken. Some applicants actually had their document assessed within 3 days...and that doesn't mean all the applicants that fell under that period would be denied. like I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, my passport had never spent more than 5 days with the ECO before it will be returned to me with a visa. If you've got a robust travel history, you won't stress the ECO much before he/she would approve your visa. Favour of God works wonders too. In 2004, I got my very first visa on a virgin passport from. On the day of my interview at the American Consulate in Lagos, I didn't spend up to 4 minutes in the from ;guy who interviewed me before he approved my visa and asked me to come the following week for my visa along with the tally he gave me. If you submitted fraudulent documents too, it could also facilitate the quick return of your documents. Let me give you an instance...srecently, I submitted my application for a Uk visa, as I was to meet with our manufacturers in the UK for an important discussion. I never knew these guys could take note of every little change in supporting documents. My application was being delayed beyond 5 working days (which was quite unprecedented and time was running out)so I sent them an email, asking them the reason for the delay and in case they needed more info from my side, they first called and said I submitted a tax clearance certificate with a logo different from the federal government's coat of arm logo...that the delay was based on this as they'll get back to me once they're done with their investigation. I said ok, thank you! I received an email shortly after that to explain why I submitted a TCC with a different fed govt logo. I told them that FIRS had changed their logo of late. I also referred them to FIRS website and asked them to call them for verification. They later sent me their usual 'harsh' generic email that Dear Mr XYZ, a decision has been made bla,bla,bla...when I got to TLS, I met a visa on my passport. If your documents are genuine, you don't have to worry, be positive. |
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